Kingston to Holguín flights
Holguín lies 326 km (203 mi) north of Kingston, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 10 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Kingston | Holguín | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Jamaica | Cuba |
| Population | 937,700 | 319,102 |
| Elevation | 65 m (213 ft) | 146 m (479 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Jamaica) | UTC-4 (America/Havana) |
| Nearest large airport | KIN, 7 km out | HOG, 13 km out |
Clocks in Holguín are 1 h ahead of Kingston right now, so a 1 h 10 min journey lands 2 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Holguín
Crossing from Jamaica into Cuba: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (CUP); traffic switches to the right; the dialling code becomes +53; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648855 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648856.
Airports at each end
Leaving Kingston
Kingston is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Norman Manley International Airport (KIN), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,900 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Tinson Pen Airport (KTP, 3 km), Ian Fleming International Airport (OCJ, 49 km).
Arriving in Holguín
Holguín is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Frank Pais International Airport (HOG), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 10,624-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport (BYM, 66 km), Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport (VTU, 71 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Pais International Airport | HOG | 13 km (8 mi) | 10,624 ft | 361 ft |
| Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport (regional) | BYM | 66 km (41 mi) | 6,887 ft | 203 ft |
| Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport (regional) | VTU | 71 km (44 mi) | 5,971 ft | 328 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Holguín from Kingston?
326 km (203 mi) in a straight line, north of Kingston.
How long does it take to get from Kingston to Holguín by air?
About 1 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kingston and Holguín?
Holguín is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Havana against America/Jamaica).
Which airports are used for Kingston to Holguín flights?
Typically Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) to Frank Pais International Airport (HOG); Holguín also has BYM, VTU.
What currency do I need in Holguín?
The Peso (CUP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.